By Raúl Rivas González, Catedrático de Microbiología. Miembro de la Sociedad Española de Microbiología., Universidad de Salamanca
The greatest symbol of Halloween is, beyond a doubt, the jack-o’-lantern: a pumpkin with its innards scooped out, a grotesque, smiling face carved into it, and a candle inside. Its flickering light casts ghostly shadows and brings the carved face to life, enhancing the holiday’s distinctive air of mystery and festivity.
The type of pumpkin most commonly used for Halloween is Cucurbita pepo, typically the Connecticut field or…
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By Francesca Jackson, PhD candidate, Lancaster Law School, Lancaster University
Ever since Andrew announced that he would no longer use his official titles, pressure had been mounting on the king to go further
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By Kwasi Cudjoe
For decades, the waters between Trinidad and Venezuela have supported fishing and small-scale trade. Today, they flow along a geopolitical fault line that threatens local livelihoods and community security.
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By Amnesty International
By Agnès Callamard and Federico Borello When the world emerged from the horrors of World War II and vowed “never again,” nations laid the foundation for the system of international justice that now exists to address the planet’s worst crimes. Today, the United States is actively trying to dismantle it. The Trump administration on Sept. 4 imposed sanctions on three […] The post What happened to human rights for Palestinians? appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Matt Sleat, Reader in Political Theory, University of Sheffield
J.D. Vance is religious, has conservative views on social issues, but also believes in big government’s power to change society.
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By Anne Boring, Associate professor, Erasmus University Rotterdam
A recent survey suggests that young women in France, who are held back by gender stereotypes, may also be eschewing scientific fields because they prioritise subject passion more often than men.
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By Ermi Ndoen, Peneliti Kesehatan Masyarakat, Institute of Resource Governance and Social Change (IRGSC) Kupang
Ari Probandari, Professor of Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret
E. Elsa Herdiana Murhandarwati, Dosen Parasitologi Kedokteran, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Kharisma Dewi, Staf Pengajar
Rhondemo Kikon, WHO-TDR Implementation Science Fellow
Papua accounted for 93% of Indonesia’s 527,000 malaria cases in 2024, as elimination efforts continue to face multiple challenges — including local perceptions that normalise malaria as an ordinary illness, emphasising the need for more effective communication.
In several districts, including Keerom and Mimika, malaria transmission remains alarmingly high, with over 40% of the population infected…
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By Gemma McKibbin, Senior Research Fellow in Social Work, The University of Melbourne
Allegations of sexual abuse by early childhood educators have rocked Australia in recent months.
Now, the ABC’s investigation into the childcare sector has revealed hundreds more cases – this time committed by children against other children.
But some distressed parents have told the ABC their concerns were not taken seriously by the centre or police because it happened between children.
So, when is sexual behaviour from children…
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By Daryl Higgins, Professor & Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University
Gabrielle Hunt, Research Associate, Australian Catholic University
Parents have spoken about harrowing cases of their young children being abused by other children in daycare centres, as part of an ABC investigation into the New South Wales sector.
How common is sexually abusive behaviour between children?
Why does it happen? And what can daycare centres…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Puma Shen, co-founder of Kuma Academy, during a media event of Kuma Academy in Taipei, Taiwan, June 2, 2023. © 2023 AP/Chiang Ying-ying (New York) – The Chinese government has announced it is investigating the Taiwanese legislator Puma Shen Pao-Yang (沈伯洋) for the crime of “separatism,” infringing upon his basic human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The government said Shen was being investigated under China’s judiciary guidelines on “punishing Taiwan independence separatists,” making Shen the first person from Taiwan known to…
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